Is water from tanks safe for drinking?

People are advised not to drink rainwater as it may be contaminated by material from roofs and gutters, or by pathogens (‘germs') that develop in the tank. However, it is legal to use tank water for drinking. More information on the health risks is available form NSW health:

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/environment/water/rainwater.asp

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